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NEWS | Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide update on collision on A49 on Wednesday evening
Emergency services were called to a collision on the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred at the junction with the A4137 (Symonds Yat). West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident. “A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Whitchurch Fire Station […]
NEWS | Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was stabbed to death
Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a teenager following a stabbing in Solihull yesterday evening. West Midlands Police were called to Station Road in Marston Green, Solihull at around 6.20pm on Tuesday. A 17-year-old boy was treated for his injuries by the ambulance service, but despite their best efforts he sadly died and […]
NEWS | Aldi is calling on charities, community groups and food banks across the UK to register to receive surplus food donations from its stores this Christmas
Aldi is calling on charities, community groups and food banks across the UK to register to receive surplus food donations from its stores this Christmas. In partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly, the supermarket’s UK stores donate surplus food year-round. But with all stores set to close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s […]
NEWS | Primark is today launching its Click & Collect service at its store on Widemarsh Street in Hereford
Primark is today launching its Click & Collect service at its store on Widemarsh Street in Hereford, alongside five other locations which means the service is now available in 87 Primark stores nationwide. Customers can now shop thousands of Primark’s bestsellers across women’s, kids, men’s and homeware by ordering on the Primark website, and then picking up […]
NEWS | Motorists reminded that Etnam Street in Leominster will be closed on Thursday
Motorists are reminded to plan ahead, with Etnam Street in Leominster closed on Thursday. The closure is in place for lighting works to take place. Balfour Beatty Living Places (Herefordshire Highways) have confirmed that the closure will be in place between 9am and 3.30pm. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
FEATURED | Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan to headline Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival in 2025 with pre-sale available from tomorrow for some Herefordshire residents
Ludlow Castle have announced the first ever Ludlow Castle Comedy Festival on Sunday 20th July 2025!! Join for a day of hilarious, award-winning comedy from huge stars and fresh new talent, headlined by Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan! Various ticket options will be available including Premium Admission Seating, General Admission Seating and General admission standing […]
NEWS | St Michael’s Hospice says it is delighted its 40-hour Caring for the Future fundraising campaign has brought in around £300,000 – and announces there’s still time to donate!
St Michael’s Hospice says it is delighted its 40-hour Caring for the Future fundraising campaign has brought in around £300,000 – and announces there’s still time to donate. The Bartestree-based Hospice launched the ambitious campaign to mark 40 years of providing palliative and end-of-life care throughout Herefordshire and beyond. Half the money was donated by the community, with each donation matched by backers. And despite falling […]
BREAKING NEWS | The teenager accused of killing three children in Southport has been charged with terror offence after Al-Qaeda Training Manual PDF found at his home
Chief Constable Chief Constable Serena Kennedy has today, Tuesday 29 October, made the following statement in relation to the case of Axel Muganwa Rudakubana: “Today the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Axel Rudakubana, aged 18, from Banks in Lancashire, to be charged with two further offences. “Axel Rudakubana already faces three charges of murder, 10 charges of […]
NEWS | Two companies has received fines for polluting a brook and causing a significant number of fish to die
Photo Credit: Environment Agency A prosecution by the Environment Agency has resulted in the conviction of 2 companies for causing trade effluent to pollute 3 kilometres of a Worcestershire brook. The companies have been ordered to pay fines and costs in excess of £90,000. At Worcester Crown Court on 24 October 2024, Elisabeth The Chef […]
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New shop to open in Herefordshire town
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Rental e bike firms could face fines over blocked pavements
Rental e-bike operators could be fined as part of measures to tackle significant safety issues around poor parking in London..
Tractor driver arrested after driving through flooded street
A TRACTOR driver has been arrested after he was filmed driving through the deep floodwater in the middle of the town, sending enormous waves crashing into businesses in Teme Street on Sunday, with many taking to social media to voice their disgust.
Herefordshire petitioners backing fresh UK election top 10,000
More than 10,000 people in Herefordshire have signed a national petition calling for a fresh general election.
Morrisons customers can get a free doughnut this week - how to claim yours
Black Friday is being celebrated at Morrisons with free doughnuts for customers and reduced prices across a variety of items.
Plans announced to turn this landmark Herefordshire building into a KFC restaurant
Plans have been revealed to turn a former Herefordshire cinema and bingo hall into a KFC restaurant.
Harrys High Court claim against Daily Mail publisher could face trial in 2026
The Duke of Sussexs legal claim against the publisher of the Daily Mail could face a trial in 2026, a High Court judge has suggested..
'Potentially serious injuries' in Hereford main road crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a crash in a busy Hereford road.
Local news from Hereford Times
New shop to open in Herefordshire town
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Tractor driver arrested after driving through flooded street
A TRACTOR driver has been arrested after he was filmed driving through the deep floodwater in the middle of the town, sending enormous waves crashing into businesses in Teme Street on Sunday, with many taking to social media to voice their disgust.
Herefordshire petitioners backing fresh UK election top 10,000
More than 10,000 people in Herefordshire have signed a national petition calling for a fresh general election.
Morrisons customers can get a free doughnut this week - how to claim yours
Black Friday is being celebrated at Morrisons with free doughnuts for customers and reduced prices across a variety of items.
Plans announced to turn this landmark Herefordshire building into a KFC restaurant
Plans have been revealed to turn a former Herefordshire cinema and bingo hall into a KFC restaurant.
'Potentially serious injuries' in Hereford main road crash
A MAN has been taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a crash in a busy Hereford road.
Teenager airlifted after Herefordshire lorry crash
Police have closed a Herefordshire main road this morning
Hunt for driver after pedestrian hit by car in Hereford
A PEDESTRIAN was injured after being hit by a car on a busy Hereford road.
Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises
November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month
Pete Trigg Wins!
Congratulations to Pete Trigg who has been recognised as Volunteer of the year at the Hereford Times Heath & Social Care Awards 2022
This award was sponsored by Cambian
Pete Trigg has been a member of Hereford Hospital Radio for over 10 years. Pete is a natural broadcaster and his warmth and local knowledge really inspires many to look up to him at Hospital Radio.
Pete for a number of years has acted as mentor to many of our new members who have gone on to develop their own careers, and his ability to make radio easy is something of an art.
Being patient, and generous with his time, both at the studio, and on the wards, Pete make a presenter feel at ease.
'Pete and his wife have given up huge amounts of time over many years to support HHR, the patients and the community ' wrote the person who nominated him. " In early years the presenters would go around the wards before their shows and collects requests. At weekend they would help with fund raising."
Pete returns to air in March 2023